Like everyone else, the corona virus has also affected Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff. In addition, the Austrian admitted that when COVID-19 arrived, he was going through a phase of personal crisis and was not sure about continuing his career in Formula 1.
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Toto Wolff joined Mercedes in 2013. Since the arrival of the Austrians, the Silver Arrows have achieved a win rate of 66%. In 2020, Mercedes secured its seventh constructors ‘title, surpassing Ferrari’s six consecutive constructors’ championships between 1999 and 2004.
Mercedes had a tough time on the last two race weekends as they failed to deliver any noteworthy results on street circuits one after the other.
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What did Toto Wolff say?
“Like many others, I suffer from mental health problems and have a great team. It’s not that I’m sick, ”said Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND: Mercedes GP Executive Director Toto Wolff looks on during practice prior to the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone Circuit in Northampton, UK. (Photo by Drew Gibson / Getty Images)
“Covid-19 came and I wasn’t sure whether I wanted to continue in sport, whether it was a one-time success or whether I wanted to return to economics.
“I couldn’t find an answer to my question for months and that doesn’t let you be the best you can be. To protect the organization, you have to take care of yourself. ”(Quotes translated from Spanish via Google Translate)
Mercedes is looking for a comebackback in France
Mercedes had a few disastrous racing weekends. First in Monaco, where the Silver Arrows could only secure 7 points when Lewis Hamilton landed on P7. While Bottas looks strong on P2, but had to give up because of a failed pit stop.
Formula 1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 22, 2021 Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes in action during the REUTERS / Gonzalo Fuentes qualifying
Second at the Azerbaijan GP when the 7-time world champion had the unique opportunity to rebuild his lead in the world championship.
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Unfortunately, an unexpected change in braking balance caused him to lock the brakes on Turn 1 and slide off the track. While the Finn struggled for speed all weekend and landed on P12.
For the first time since the 2018 German Grand Prix, the Silver Arrows lost their leadership in both the drivers ‘and the constructors’ championships.
Now that all the attention is on the French Grand Prix, which is not a street circuit, Mercedes will be looking for a strong comeback.
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